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In classical conditioning, what response occurs without prior learning when the unconditioned stimulus is presented?
In classical conditioning, what response occurs without prior learning when the unconditioned stimulus is presented?
Which term describes the process in classical conditioning where a previously conditioned response decreases when the conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus?
Which term describes the process in classical conditioning where a previously conditioned response decreases when the conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus?
In operant conditioning, which schedule of reinforcement provides rewards after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high rates of behavior?
In operant conditioning, which schedule of reinforcement provides rewards after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high rates of behavior?
Which researcher is associated with the law of effect in operant conditioning?
Which researcher is associated with the law of effect in operant conditioning?
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What do primary reinforcers satisfy directly?
What do primary reinforcers satisfy directly?
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What concept describes the ability to distinguish between similar stimuli and respond differently in operant conditioning?
What concept describes the ability to distinguish between similar stimuli and respond differently in operant conditioning?
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In the study of Garcia and others (1966), what did their findings support regarding classical conditioning?
In the study of Garcia and others (1966), what did their findings support regarding classical conditioning?
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Which learning theory emphasizes the influence of cognitive processes in acquiring knowledge, as challenged by Tolman and Honzik's (1930) study?
Which learning theory emphasizes the influence of cognitive processes in acquiring knowledge, as challenged by Tolman and Honzik's (1930) study?
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In classical conditioning, which concept refers to the decrease in a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus?
In classical conditioning, which concept refers to the decrease in a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is repeatedly presented without the unconditioned stimulus?
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What type of conditioning pairs a response with its consequence, typically through reinforcement or punishment?
What type of conditioning pairs a response with its consequence, typically through reinforcement or punishment?
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Which schedule of reinforcement tends to produce the highest rate of responding?
Which schedule of reinforcement tends to produce the highest rate of responding?
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Which phenomenon describes the return of a conditioned response after a period of extinction?
Which phenomenon describes the return of a conditioned response after a period of extinction?
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In operant conditioning, what are reinforcers meant to do?
In operant conditioning, what are reinforcers meant to do?
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What best describes a primary reinforcer?
What best describes a primary reinforcer?
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Biological preparedness in the context of classical conditioning refers to what?
Biological preparedness in the context of classical conditioning refers to what?
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What does the law of effect state regarding behavior and consequences?
What does the law of effect state regarding behavior and consequences?
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Which of the following best describes 'shaping' in the context of operant conditioning?
Which of the following best describes 'shaping' in the context of operant conditioning?
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